问题 (wèntí) — question, problem, issue

问题 (wèntí)

Covers both a question someone asks and a problem or issue that needs to be addressed. In everyday speech it is one of the most versatile nouns, used in education, work, and daily conversation.

Meanings

1. [noun] Question (something asked).
2. [noun] Problem, issue, matter needing attention.

Example Sentences

你有什么问题吗？ Nǐ yǒu shénme wèntí ma? Do you have any questions?

这个问题很难回答。 Zhège wèntí hěn nán huídá. This question is very hard to answer.

这台电脑有问题。 Zhè tái diànnǎo yǒu wèntí. There is a problem with this computer.

没问题，我来帮你。 Méi wèntí, wǒ lái bāng nǐ. No problem. I will help you.

Collocations

Memory Hook

问 means to ask and 题 means question/topic: combined, 问题 is "the thing you ask about" — a question or problem.